Got these for my mom to go with the Love Among the Roses gift mug I'd previously purchased for her. The size of the mitt and potholder is as described which is larger than some of the ones I've purchased in the past. I haven't taken them out of the wrapping but can tell the fabric is not thin/cheap. Seem very substantial. Both are plain ivory-colored fabric on the back (not the rose fabric). Only problem I see is the light color will show stains easily. Other than that, I think they are very nice.